AFUW-ACT Inc. is a member of the Australian Federation of University Women which, in turn is affiliated with the International Federation of University Women (I.F.U.W.).

Topic: REPORT OF THE IFUW CONFERENCE

Speakers: At our September meeting Rosemary Everett, Reet Bergman, and Virginia Passmore gave us reports of their experiences at the August IFUW conference held in Perth.

The social side of the conference with its opportunity to catch up with old acquaintances or make many new ones was the highlight of the conference for some of the attendees.Ü An essential accessory to any of the functions was your nametag, without which you did not get fed at lunch, dinners or tea breaks.Ü The social side started with a reception following the opening ceremony.Ü Finger food and good conversation were available, but only those who got in early ate hearty.Ü Those not close to the door or in the path of the waiters missed out, as the attendees were greater than the amount of food.Ü This prompted our own Gretchen Keelty to write a humorous article for the conference newsletter on tips for surviving receptions.Ü I intend to use them next time. The Australian night sponsored by the Australian Division and held at the Art Gallery was a great success. Ausssie food such as sausage rolls, barbequed snags, fish (barramundi) and chips and drinks where enjoyed and enlightening to overseas members.Ü Entertainment and a tour of parts of the gallery made for an enjoyable evening.Ü The Sheraton put on some very good buffet lunches and morning and afternoon teas that satisfied the inner woman.Ü The fresh fruit at lunch was a big hit and some of us who were slow to get in line missed out on that part of the lunch.Ü The Virginia Gildersleeve lunches provided the same food as for the non VG lunch attendees but was highlighted by reports and slides of the projects undertaken by the VG funds.ÜÜÜ Last and not least was the Farewell Dinner.Ü A large attendanceÜwith plenty of good food and wine flowing insured a happy crowd.Ü The Young Members treated the assembled to someÜvery funny skits and songs.Ü The night ended with the Pacific Group Network performing a rendition of "Waltzing Matilda".Ü Too bad some of us didn't knowÜsome of the words, but we came in strongly on the chorus.

Virginia Passmore